SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2009 1.G / (1U) Owner's Manual

Wheels and Tyres
180Observe the national legal requirements relating to the maximum vehicle speed
with snow chains.
WARNING
Please pay attention to the information in the supplied fitting instructions of
the snow chain manufacturer.
Caution
You must take the chains off as soon as you drive on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed.
Note
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Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement partsŠkoda vehicles have been built according to the latest discoveries in safety engi-
neering. Thus one should no t change the condition in which the vehicle was deliv-
ered from the manufacturer without some thought.
The following guidelines should be observed when a vehicle is to be retrofitted with
accessories, have technical ch anges made to it or a par t has to be replaced at some
time in the future.•
Advise should always be obtained from a specialist garage before buying any
accessories and before making any technical changes ⇒.
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This is particularly the case when acce ssories are bought in a foreign country.
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Škoda Genuine Accessories which have b een released for use and Skoda orig-
inal parts can be bought from specialist garages that professionally undertake the
assembly of parts which were not purchased there.
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All Škoda original accessories which are listed in the catalogue of original acces-
sories such as tilting roofs, spoile rs, wheel rims etc. are homologized.
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Radios, aerials and other electrical acce ssories should only be installed by a
specialist garage.
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The guidelines issued by Škoda Auto a.s. must be observed when making tech-
nical changes.
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This is to ensure that no technical damage occurs to the vehicle, that travelling
and operating safety are maintained and that the chnages are permissible. The
specialist garages also undertake this work professionally or refer it to a specialist
garage in special cases.
Any damage which is done caused by technical changes made without
consulting a Skoda a.s. dealer is excluded from the guarantee.
WARNING
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We advise you, in your own interest, to only use Škoda Genuine Accesso-
ries and Škoda original parts which have been expressly approved for use on your Škoda. Reliability, safety and su
itabiliity have been established for
these Škoda original parts.
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We cannot guarantee suitability of installation into your vehicle of other
products despite keeping a constant ey e on market developments (also not
in the case where there is an attestation or permission can be produced).
Technical changesInterference on the electronic components and their software can lead to opera-
tional faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected systems because
of the networking of the electronic co mponents. This means that the operating
safety of your vehicle can be considerably jeopardized, a greater wear of vehicle
parts can occur and finally the vehi cle registration documents expire.
We trust that you will understand that Škoda Auto cannot be liable for damage
resulting from unprofessional work.
We therefore recommend that you have all work carried out with Škoda original
parts at specialist garages.
WARNING
Work or modifications on your vehicle, which have been carried out unpro-
fessionally, can cause operational faults - risk of accident!
WARNING (continued)
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Breakdown assistanceBreakdown assistanceFirst-aid box*, Warning triangle* and bulb setA space for stowing the first-aid box and the bulb set is located in a well of the
plastic part under the floor covering of the luggage compartment behind the spare
wheel.
A space for the warning triangle is located in the luggage compartment.
Note
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Pay attention to the use-by-date of the contents of the first-aid box.
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If you equip your vehi cle additionally with a warning triangle or with a first-aid
box, you can purchase these from the range of Škoda Original Accessories.
Fire extinguisher*The fire extinguisher is attached with straps in a holder under the driver seat. Please read carefully the
instructions which are atta ched to the fire extin-
guisher.
The fire extinguisher must be checked by an authorised person or company annu-
ally (please observe the differing legal requirements).
WARNING
If the fire extinguisher is not correctly attached, in case of sudden manoeu-
vres or an accident it can be “thrown” through the interior compartment and
cause injuries.
Note
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The fire extinguisher must comply with the relevant and valid legal require-
ments.
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Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. If the fire extin-
guisher is used after the expiration date, its proper function is no longer assured.
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The fire extinguisher is only supplied in certain countries within the scope of
delivery.
Fig. 164 Placement of fire
extinguisher
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184Vehicle tool kitThe vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack are stored in a locable box in the spare wheel
⇒ fig. 165 . There is also space here for the removable ball for the trailer towing
device*. The box is attached with a strap on the spare wheel.
The vehicle tool kit contains the following parts (depending on equipment fitted):•
Hook for pulling off a full wheel trim,
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Plastic clip for a wheel bolt cover,
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Wheel wrench,
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Towing eye,
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Adapter for the wheel bolts lock.
After using the lifting jack, screw in the arm of the lifting jack fully before placing it
back in its storage area.
WARNING
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The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of
vehicle. On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk
of injury!
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Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage compart-
ment.
Note
Ensure that the box is alwa ys secured with the strap.Spray for repairing a tyre*The spray for repairing a tyre is intended fo r rapid repair of small defects in a tyre
consisting of a damage up to a si ze of up to 5 mm. The spray is not at all intended
to replace a permanent repair on the tyre; this repair only serves to reach the
next workshop.
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicl e immediately. Please read the attached
instructions carefully before the repair.
The spray for repairing a tyre is located in the right front well of the plastic part
behind the spare wheel.Tyre repair kit*The tyre repair kit is intended for the repair of minor tyre defects. The tyre repair kit
contains a compressor, inflation bottle, operating instructions and accessories.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is not at all intended to replace a permanent
repair on the tyre, this repair only serves to reach the next specialist garage. The
Fig. 165 Luggage compart-
ment: Storage compartment
for vehicle too kit
Fig. 166 Vehicle tool kit:
Spray for repairing a tyre
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repair can be undertaken on
the vehicle immediately. Please read the attached
instructions carefully before the repair.
The tyre repair kit is located in the right front well of the plastic part behind the
spare wheel.
Spare wheelThe spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compartment
and is fixed in place using special screws ⇒fig. 167 .
Before removing the spare wheel, you must take out the box with the vehicle tool
kit box ⇒page 184, fig. 165 .
One should check the inflation pressure in the spare wheel (at best when generally
checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap ⇒page 175) to
ensure that the spare wheel is always ready to use.
Temporary spare wheel
A warning label displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel indicates that
your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel.
Please observe the following notes when driving with a temporary spare wheel:
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After fitting on the wheel, the warning st icker must not be concealed (e.g. by the
wheel trim).
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D o n o t d r i v e w i t h th i s s p a re w h e e l a t m o re th a n 8 0 k m / h - ri s k o f a c c i d e n t. Av o i d
accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the inflation pressure
of the standard tyres.
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Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not
intended for continuous use.
Changing a wheelPreliminary workThe following steps should be carried out before actually changing the
wheel.
– If it is necessary to change a wheel, park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. The place you choose should be level.
–Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occu-
pants of the vehicle should not stan d on the road (e.g. behind a crash
barrier).
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Engage the 1st gear.
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
– Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 184 and the spare wheel
⇒ page 185 out of the luggage compartment.
WARNING
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If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the
Fig. 167 Luggage compart-
ment: Spare wheel
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186prescribed distance from your vehicl e while observing all national legal
provisions. In this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other
road users.•
Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger
of suffering injury!Caution
If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a stone
or similar object in order to secure th e vehicle from unexpectedly rolling away.
Note
Comply with the national legal regulations.Changing a wheelAlways change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
– Take off the full wheel trim* ⇒page 187 or the caps ⇒page 187.
– In the case of light alloy wheels remove the wheel trim cap ⇒page 188.
– Slacken the wheel bolts ⇒page 188.
– Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is clear of the ground
⇒ page 189.
– Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
–Lower the car. – Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, al
ternately and diagonally using the
wheel wrench ⇒page 188.
– Mount the full wheel trim/w heel trim cap or the caps.
Note
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All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
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You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
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When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct
direction ⇒page 175.
Subsequent stepsAfter changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.
– Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well.
– Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
– Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as
possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tight-
ened to a tightening torque of 120 Nm.
– Have the defective tyre repaired as soon as possible.
WARNING
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on ⇒page 177, “New tyres
and wheels” if the vehicle is subseq uently fitted with tyres which are
different to those it was fitted with at the works.
WARNING (continued)
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Note
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If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts mu st be replaced before checking the tightening torque.
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Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked.
Full wheel trim*Pulling off
– Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full wheel trim.
– Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key on the tyre and pull off the wheel trim ⇒fig. 168 .
Installing
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way
that its entire circumference locks correctly in place. Caution
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Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full
wheel trim.
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First check for yourself that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located
⇒ page 189, “Securing wheels against being stolen*” in the hole in the area of the
valve before fitting the full wheel trim on to a steel wheel which is attached with a
theft-deterrent wheel bolt.
Wheel bolts with caps*Pulling off
– Push the plastic clip sufficiently fa r onto the cap until the inner catches
of the clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap.
Installing
– Push the caps fully onto the wheel bolts.The caps are located in the we ll of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 168 Removing the full
wheel trim
Fig. 169 Removing the cap.
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188Wheel trim caps*Pulling off
– Carefully remove the wheel tr im cap using the removal hook
⇒ fig. 170 .Slackening and tightening wheel bolts
Slacken the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle.
Slackening wheel bolts
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt
6).
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the
left ⇒fig. 171 .
Tightening wheel bolts
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the wheel bolt 6).
– Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
WARNING
Slacken the wheel bolts only a little (a bout one turn) as long as the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!.
Note
apply pressure carefully with your foot to the end of the wheel wrench if it proves
difficult to slacken the wheel bolts. Hold tight on the vehicle when doing this and
ensure that you have a steady position.
Fig. 170 Pulling off wheel
trim cap on light alloy wheelsFig. 171 Changing a wheel:
Slackening wheel bolts
6)Use the appropriate adapter for slackening and tightening the safety wheel bolts
⇒ page 189.
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Raise vehicle
You have to raise the vehicle with a lifting jack in order to be able to
take off the wheel.Place the jack under the vehicle. Re cesses are located at the lower sill
(front and rear) ⇒fig. 172 . There is a point under the recess where the
lifting jack can be positioned, see arrows ⇒fig. 172 .
– Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
– Position the lifting jack so that the claw grasps the web of the lower sill and the moving base plate of the lifting jack is resting flat
against the floor.
– Turn the lifting jack up further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.Ground below the lifting jack which is soft and slippery can cause the vehicle to
slip off the jack. It is therefore always ne cessary to place the lifting jack on a solid
surface or use a wide and stable base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat)
if the surface is smooth, such as cobbled stones, a tiled floor, etc.
WARNING
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Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed - risk of injury!
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Take suitable measures to prevent the base of the lifting jack from slip-
ping off - risk of injury!
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Not positioning the lifting jack at the specified points can result in
damage to the vehicle. The jack can also sl ip off if it does not have sufficient
grip - risk of injury!
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It is important to support the vehicle with suitable supporting blocks if
you wish to work under the lifted vehicle - risk of injury!
Securing wheels against being stolen*
You need a special adapter for slackening the safety wheel bolts.– Pull off the full wheel trim/cap from the wheel hub or cap from the safety wheel bolt.
– Insert the adapter with its toothed side fully into the inner toothing of the safety wheel bolt right down in such a way that only the
outer hexagon is jutting out ⇒fig. 173 .
– Insert the wheel wrench fully onto the adapter .
– Slacken the wheel bolt, or tighten it firmly ⇒page 188.
Fig. 172 Changing a wheel:
Points for positioning car jac
k
AA
AB
Fig. 173 Safety wheel bolt
with adapter
AB
AA
AB
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